Sustainable Land Development Today - October 2007 - (Page 4)

Sustainable 10 Balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. OCTOBER 2007 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 9 Columns Departments 6 8 29 Our Voice Your Voice Regulations: Reactions Mixed Fallout from 2006 Supreme Court wetlands ruling still not clear to many in the industry. The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have not helped. Trends: Communications Easements With the implementation of fiber optic utility options for land developers’ communities, a new trend of leasing easements are providing revenue opportunities. Business Management: Recycling Recycling fluorescent bulbs is not an easy task and throwing them away is illegal in most instances. Sustainable Practices: LEED-ND The U.S. Green Building Council has moved beyond green building standards with a pilot program that promotes the redefining of neighborhoods. & 33 38 Contents TOP STORY 42 29 10Mapping the Development Process Planning and preparing a land development project involves many details, some easy to identify, but all important to have a timely schedule. Keeping track of all these details, and communicating to all of the designers and contractors where the project is at in the process, is even more difficult. New technology can help this become a more manageable task. FEATURE ARTICLES 14 19 23 Looking at a New Dimension Obtaining approval and acceptance from municipal regulators and the public consumers of a new concept or unique development project is often challenging, especially with just words and a drawing. Some companies are assisting developers by bringing these to life. The Environmental Liability Continuum Liability regarding environmental concerns on a development project are often limited to stormwater management and erosion control during construction. However, some environmental issues can arise outside of the scope of common insurance. GPS System Makes the Grade Once a novel concept, utilizing GPS technology on the grading of projects is becoming the norm on progressive development projects. 44 Energy: Community Propane Systems With connections to municipal utilities often a challenge in new developments, community systems are becoming more common alternatives. Transportation: Mountain Solutions Successful projects in difficult terrains often hinge upon the transportation options, especially when combined with environmental issues. The Last Word Rod Johnston relates how classic rock has changed routine meetings in his office. 46 62 RESOURCES Advertiser Index Calendar Classifieds Editorial Board Products/Services Showcase Recommended Reading 60 50 59 8 58 48 LDTonline.com GO Exclusives I Economic Analysis Confirms Benefits of Wildlife Buffers in Home Construction Development Plans I Adventures I Eco-Champs' Attacked I Subprime 4 October 2007 Sustainable Land Development Today Shockwave Hit on Commercial Real Estate Market http://LDTonline.com

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Sustainable Land Development Today - October 2007 Contents Our Voice Your Voice Editorial Board Mapping the Development Process Looking at a New Dimension The Environmental Liability Continuum GPS System Makes the Grade Regulations: Reactions Mixed Trends: Communications Easements Business Management: Recycling Sustainable Practices: LEED-ND Energy: Community Propane Systems Transportation: Mountain Solutions Recommended Reading Calendar Products/Services Showcase Classifieds Advertiser Index The Last Word

Sustainable Land Development Today - October 2007

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